August 14, 1888July 13, 2016 ‘We quite sympathise with the success which has attended the efforts of Mr. Joseph Beck to acquire Clissold Park…’ Continue reading →
July 18, 1888July 14, 2016 ‘…At the Islington Vestry there was a heated discussion…’ Continue reading →
July 18, 1888July 14, 2016 ‘After two nights of stormy wrangling…the [Islington] Vestry have agreed, in utter defiance of the parish, to contribute £2,500…’ Continue reading →
July 17, 1888July 14, 2016 Islington Vestry – The Purchase of Clissold Park – Disorderly Scenes at the Vestry Continue reading →
June 15, 1888July 18, 2016 ‘The Clissold-park swamp and swindle is re-started, this time with only half a nibble…’ Continue reading →
June 1, 1888July 14, 2016 Islington Vestry proceedings – The Battle of Clissold Park – ‘Renewed Fighting’ would have been a very appropriate sub-heading… Continue reading →
June 12, 1887July 14, 2016 “As regards the necessity of a recreation ground I do not see it required whilst we have Finsbury Park…” Continue reading →